SNES RPG's [Archive] - Retro Uprising

count100

03-25-2009, 03:21 AM

Now that we have the SNES running I need to ask the question,

What are some really good RPGs?

I am looking for things along the lines of Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy.
I am not that into Secret of Mana tho.

So aside from the 3 there.

Kugyince

03-25-2009, 03:24 AM

I am not that into Secret of Mana tho.

Moderator note: User banned for three days.

count100

03-25-2009, 03:26 AM

Sorry Tenser I tried the game I just could not get into it.

Should I give that one a second chance?

Kugyince

03-25-2009, 03:28 AM

Secret of Mana is the greatest game ever created.

sabby

03-25-2009, 09:50 AM

Count100, I don't even know you anymore.

Secret of Mana is the greatest game ever created.
You already know my feeling on this game. I am playing it both on the VC and here at RU at the moment.

Count do you have all 3 characters and some magic. If not, keep going until you get those, then see how you feel.

Maquis

03-25-2009, 10:38 AM

I have to agree. I tried Secret of Mana as well and didn't care for it.

I love most of the games created by Square. Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, etc. Chrono Cross is awesome!!! But you've obviously already discovered all those.

I loved the Dragon Warrior series on the old NES system. I had all 4 games and loved each one. For SNES, give Mario's Legend of the Seven Stars a try. Yes, the game is definitely aimed at a younger crowd but the gameplay is still great and I enjoyed playing this one even as an adult.

For slightly newer games, I enjoyed Kingdom Hearts. I loved Final Fantasy and square games (I mentioned that didn't I) and who didn't love all those wonderful Disney movies as a kid. Kingdom Hearts is Final Fantasy meets Disney. Literally.

Nowadays I spent most of my game time playing online games. Guild Wars has captured my attention. If you are at all interested in online MMO's then give it a try. No monthly fee so it's a cheaper alternative to games like WoW. (Cheaper, not crappier)

Slime Slayer

03-25-2009, 12:33 PM

put me down for another that finds secret of mana over rated

oasis

03-25-2009, 12:56 PM

secret of mana is with out a doubt a great game

its story is deep and its game play does not get boring
once you get some magic and some decent weapons and get to the boss of the first world the game gets alot better up untill you get to the deep egypt tombs (I always found that dungeon boring ememys are two hard to hit with phisical attacks)

sabby

03-25-2009, 01:01 PM

Deep egypt tombs??? I think you are thinking of Secret of Evermore. Another great game.

oasis

03-25-2009, 01:10 PM

... no maybe its not egypt tombs but you are in a cave like building with rivers next to you and there are quick bats flying around and it makes it impossible to hit them and you are in the desert

I will have to play again in fast forward mode and see...

I would say its the 3erd or 4th boss

oasis

03-25-2009, 01:10 PM

@count to get back on topic I would suggest super metroid

not really a RPG persay but a great snes game

Kugyince

03-25-2009, 04:38 PM

Anywats to suggest an actual great SNES RPG, why not try Breath of Fire II?

oasis

03-25-2009, 04:44 PM

@sabby I just re read what you said and yes you are correct it is secret of evermore...

that one is my favorite not secret of mana which I have not beat yet

david man45

03-25-2009, 05:23 PM

Yoshie's island 2.

samejamesbond

03-25-2009, 05:32 PM

A good SNES RPG that isn't chrono or FF?
Definately Earthbound.
Phantasy Star 2 for the Genesis is good too.

Dudebro

03-26-2009, 02:21 AM

The 7TH Saga
Awesome game but not for casual rpgs players(unless they want a challenge).

Yoshis Island is RPG?

And yes count, Secret of Mana is a good game. It might not seem good at the beginning though. Get into more and I bet you'll like it.

Also welcome back to RU Maquis. We seem to have a lot of people coming out of the woodwork since the update.

Maquis

03-26-2009, 12:29 PM

Also welcome back to RU Maquis. We seem to have a lot of people coming out of the woodwork since the update.

Thx Dude, but actually I never left. I just rarely ever post. I play in the arcade during lunch breaks but never come to the forums. Icculus and I trade the Hangaroo champion title a lot and I spend a lot of time playing Tontie.

Tontie is an addictive little flash game using the numpad on your keyboard. Give it a try. I need the competition. (Don't let the high score scare you away. It was a fluke and actually with the way that game scores it really didn't take a lot more gameplay to reach it.)

Dudebro

03-27-2009, 12:01 AM

Good to see you posting. What made you do it, the update?

I'll favorite that game until I get some time to try it with no interruptions. It sounds like a game I need to focus on.

Btw another good Snes RPG is Might and Magic III Isles of Terra. I'm replaying it now and I remember how much I loved it. It's a first person dungeon crawler so it's not for everyone but it's awesome if you like that sort of thing.

Kong

03-27-2009, 12:20 AM

I played Might and Magic 3 - Isles of Terra (http://retrouprising.com/game-menu/game/2453/) for Genesis when I was a kid and loved it. Such a big and complex game.

Dudebro

03-27-2009, 01:32 AM

Yeah really. I spent about an hour just making my characters. I loved every minute of it.

Kugyince

03-27-2009, 01:58 AM

I'm seriously the only one who's nominating Breath of Fire II? Wow...

Dudebro

03-27-2009, 02:12 AM

I didn't think I had to mention it since you covered it earlier. Breath of Fire is awesome, there really is no debate anyways.;)

I noticed you didn't nominate 7Th Saga Tenser, you saying it sucks?:mad:

Kugyince

03-27-2009, 02:19 AM

No, but 7th Saga isn't for the casual RPGer. Giving that he only mentioned a few very mainstream RPGs I was under the assumption that Count is more of a casual RPGer.

Dudebro

03-27-2009, 02:27 AM

How about Might and Magic? It might be a little complex at first but it's a great game.

count100

03-27-2009, 02:37 AM

I actually like RPG's Tenser that's why I am looking for some that are not of the normal ones like the Final Fantasys and such.

I am looking to branch out a bit and see what it out there. The ones that I used were just a few examples that came to mind at the time.

Dudebro

03-27-2009, 02:53 AM

Try 7th saga for sure then. It's a hard and unforgiving game but it's awesome once you learn it.

I really like Might and Magic isles of Terra, it has a lot of story and tons of exploration. You can literally go anywhere on the map. Even into the elemental planes. Awesome.

jim5cents

03-27-2009, 01:24 PM

i played breath of fire only once, liked it, but never had a chance to play it again and it was one of those titles that was lost in the shuffle.

illusion of gaia was a decent rpg, albit kind of an action/rpg.

Dudebro

03-28-2009, 05:35 AM

I played one Breath of Fire game for countless hours. I think it was part 3. Either way it was a great game all the way through and I'd gladly play it again.

Slime Slayer

03-28-2009, 07:22 PM

rather than list of the good snes games wed probly be better off listing the ones to avoid, since 90 percent of them are good. avoid drakkhen.

Dudebro

03-28-2009, 10:21 PM

Drakken wasn't that bad. It's a good game if you want something easy that tells a story. Other than that the graphics are terrible and it feels kinda clunky.

Eye of the Beholder was painfully boring.

Kugyince

03-28-2009, 10:30 PM

After giving it some thought, there really isn't very many bad RPGs and Adventures on the SNES. Yes, half of them are mediocre, but they're still not bad.

Eye of the Beholder
Tecmo Secret of the Stars
Brandish
Drakkhen
Lord of the Rings
Lagoon
Ultima: Runes of Virtue

That might be about it. I might be missing one or two but for the most part every other one is worthy of at least 3 stars.

Dudebro

03-29-2009, 03:53 AM

I was thinking of defending a couple of those games but they're not worth it. They were playable but not something I'd recommend.

samejamesbond

03-30-2009, 03:49 PM

Neko

03-30-2009, 04:11 PM

well i really enjoyed lufia ( the first one) if you havent played you might give it a try

Kugyince

03-30-2009, 08:07 PM

Tenser you don't think Earthbound a good RPG?
That was a list of bad RPGs.

Tails

04-01-2009, 02:34 AM

Well I like:

FIre Emblem, Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, Mario RPG, and really, that's all I tried besides Shining Force.

Dudebro

04-01-2009, 02:58 AM

Try Earthbound. It's not too complicated but it's still a good rpg.

Tails

04-01-2009, 02:59 AM

I totally forgot Earthbound I play that too. Thanks.

Dudebro

04-01-2009, 03:08 AM

If you want a challenge try 7th saga or Inindo.

Tails

04-01-2009, 03:09 AM

is it like Fire Emblem?

Dudebro

04-01-2009, 03:34 AM

I never played Fire Emblem but from what I know of it I'd have to say no.

7th saga is pretty standard rpg stuff. I like it a lot but I know some people don't. It's one of those games that has the dreaded "nintendo difficulty".
For example, you enter the next zone and the monsters destroy you. Not just beat you up but totally dominate you.

Inindo is harder to explain. It has the typical RPG stuff but it also has wierd little things like doing spy missions and having tea with ninjas. FTW I know right?;D

count100

04-01-2009, 03:40 AM

Well now having tea with ninjas that one almost sounds really exciting. :p

Tails

04-01-2009, 03:40 AM

Fire Emblem is a Stategy RPG like Shining Force.

Knowing your odd duck games it will be confusing and not grippable. :P

Dudebro

04-01-2009, 03:50 AM

Yeah I bet I'd love Fire Emblem since that's my favorite kind of RPG. I really like games that require planning and skill. If an RPG hands me everything then I lose interest fast, unless it has a great story.

If you try anything I suggest I'd hope it's Inindo. It's not the best game ever made but it sure is cool. It's also the main reason I ever downloaded an emulator and eventually found RU, so in a way it's responsible for me being here.:D

Tails

04-01-2009, 04:16 AM

Boy Dudebro, not cerditing your parents for you being here? For shame. :P

Yeah I love it, at first I didn't know what to do, but now I restarted and only lost two conrades. On CollecToons I play my friend LK online and I pwn him badly with Ogma and Navarre.

Kugyince

04-01-2009, 04:31 AM

I hate Inindo now.

Dudebro

04-01-2009, 05:07 AM

Ok big guy, keep telling yourself that.

Btw Tails I'm not even sure what you're talking about in your second paragraph.

Tails

04-01-2009, 05:09 AM

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon.

Kugyince

04-01-2009, 06:02 AM

Ok big guy, keep telling yourself that.

Btw Tails I'm not even sure what you're talking about in your second paragraph.
Only you would know. ;)

Tails

04-01-2009, 06:16 AM

lmao xD

Great way to lift my spirits.. mother just got into a car accident. :(

Slime Slayer

04-01-2009, 08:44 AM

i was gonna mention inido but forgot to, loved that game

Kong

04-01-2009, 03:48 PM

If you like Fire Emblem try
Shining Force - the whole series.
Dune II - Genesis
Buck Rogers _ Genesis
Venus Wars - NES

Dudebro

04-01-2009, 09:32 PM

Only you would know. ;)
I figured your wife would know too, maybe I missed something?:confused:

Kugyince

04-01-2009, 10:41 PM

I figured your wife would know too, maybe I missed something?:confused:
Well I was excluding females such as my wife, my exes, your girl, your sister, your mom, etc...

Dudebro

04-01-2009, 11:27 PM

Well I was excluding females such as my wife, my exes, your girl, your sister, your mom, etc...
Ah, well that's a fair point I guess.

Slime Slayer

04-01-2009, 11:58 PM

stand up for yourself dudebro!!! your just as studly as ten.

Dudebro

04-02-2009, 12:18 AM

stand up for yourself dudebro!!! your just as studly as ten.
When did I say I wasn't? I'm just too nice, I wouldn't wanna harm Tensers fragile ego.

Slime Slayer

04-02-2009, 12:33 AM

lol you mean that 40 foot thick wall?

Kugyince

04-02-2009, 12:48 AM

My ego is impenetrable. Thank you.

Dudebro

04-02-2009, 12:52 AM

My ego is impenetrable. Thank you.
If it was then you wouldn't feel the need to defend yourself.

Tails

04-02-2009, 02:00 AM

If you like Fire Emblem try
Shining Force - the whole series.
Dune II - Genesis
Buck Rogers _ Genesis
Venus Wars - NESShining Force is great! I will try those too, thanks Kong!

Dudebro

04-02-2009, 02:21 AM

I'd like to second Kong suggestion, Buck Rogers is awesome.

Kugyince

04-02-2009, 02:35 AM

If it was then you wouldn't feel the need to defend yourself.
April Fool's, right?

Dudebro

04-02-2009, 02:45 AM

Uh, no? But that's a debate for another forum.;)

NesToxicAvenger

04-27-2009, 11:02 AM

Dont know if anyone said this cause I am to lazy to read every post. But, I would say
Earthbound would deffintally be worth trying it is one of my favorates! Aslo, I would try
7th Saga, that was a good one.

Dudebro

04-27-2009, 10:16 PM

Yeah those have been mentioned many times before but they are so good it doesn't matter, everyone should try them.

Welcome to RU NesToxicAvenger.

NesToxicAvenger

04-28-2009, 11:45 AM

Thanks, this is a great site so far!

DrunkN

05-03-2009, 02:48 AM

bump, I just played some random game called Lufia, and it was pretty good.

Kugyince

05-03-2009, 01:53 PM

bump, I just played some random game called Lufia, and it was pretty good.
Lufia is great.

Lufia II is absolutely friggen' amazing.

fungusman

05-03-2009, 11:48 PM

Earthbound

B-boy Lutador

05-12-2014, 08:33 PM

The Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past is a good RPG

B-boy Lutador

05-29-2014, 07:31 PM

If you can call it an RPG.

Slime Slayer

05-29-2014, 07:54 PM

If you can call it an RPG.

You cannot.

Dudebro

05-29-2014, 08:09 PM

Sure you can. Not everyone will agree but lots of people do consider it an rpg.

Slime Slayer

05-29-2014, 09:22 PM

Sure you can. Not everyone will agree but lots of people do consider it an rpg.

Lot's of people are wrong about a lot of things.

DoctorRyanB1

05-31-2014, 12:07 AM

Hmmm, you can't even call it an action rpg?

Dudebro

05-31-2014, 09:29 AM

Lot's of people are wrong about a lot of things.
RPG is a pretty loose term in gaming bro. Some people argue that it only requires that you "play a role" like with the narrative in a Zelda game. So you could also lump in games like The Walking Dead which feature no real combat or choices about how your character develops(physically not emotionally). I'm not saying I agree really I'm just saying the term is not set in stone. Call Zelda an action RPG if it makes you feel better.

1up

10-01-2014, 01:06 AM

Sure you can. Not everyone will agree but lots of people do consider it an rpg.

I've heard people say that, and eventhough they are wrong, (it's an action adventure game), they can call it whatever they want.

Some good SNES RPG's that haven't been mentioned are
Shadowrun
Terranigma

I saw a few people here mention Illusion of Gaia (Illusion of Time in EU), which is a sequel to Soul Blazer. Well, Terranigma is the 3rd, and imo, the best in the series. It only got released in JP and PAL, so there might be a new adventure out there for you yanks :q

RU Joe

10-17-2014, 08:05 PM

I saw a few people here mention Illusion of Gaia (Illusion of Time in EU), which is a sequel to Soul Blazer. Well, Terranigma is the 3rd, and imo, the best in the series. It only got released in JP and PAL, so there might be a new adventure out there for you yanks :q

This is one of the reasons I love RetroUprising, there are so many games here it seems like you can find almost any game that can be named!

Terranigma (http://www.retrouprising.com/arcade.php?act=Arcade&do=play&gameid=4229) » Super Nintendo (http://www.retrouprising.com/arcade.php?act=Arcade&ssearch=9)